St Andrew’s Church - There was a Little Fishes Toddlers’ group activity period last Monday week. Later there was a Messy Church event at the hall. On Thursday week there was a 20-minutes’ prayer period. The Vicar, Canon Dr Richard Kellett, celebrated Sunday week’s early said Holy Communion. The Curate, the Rev Kate Byrom, with the vicar led morning worship. Organist was John Dunn and Karen Bradshaw gave a Bible reading. David Swain led prayers and John Whitbread and Sue Mountain were in the ministry team. Stewards were John and Jane Crafts. Mike and Mary Collins and Hilary Hillman led junior church at the church hall where refreshments were served afterwards. The curate conducted a midday baptism service for Zeena Kaney and Rileigh-Mae Mosses.

Rainbows - At a Valentine-theme meeting on Wednesday week stars of the week went to Mary Makinson-Smith and Hannah Makinson-Smith. Weekly awards were given to Emily Philbin, Mae Rossi, Phoebe Rowe and Darcy Rowe.

Craftwork was making ‘hearts’ and ‘loving hands’. Plans were made for a party to celebrate Millie Daws and Amelia Fretwell leaving for Brownies.